Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Four Star Fruit

By CommonShare

Founded in 1987, Four Star Fruit, Inc. stands as a premier family grower of table grapes, offering a diverse range of exceptional fruit year-round. Owned and operated for three generations by the Campbell family, the company has established itself as a leader in the grape industry with a commitment to innovative business practices and environmental sustainability. With fields spanning the San Joaquin Valley, Coachella Valley, and Mexico, Four Star Fruit, Inc. provides a variety of grape varieties, including their trademark Pristine®, in both conventional and organic options.

Four Star Fruit, Inc. prides itself on its high-quality grapes, outstanding customer service, and competitive pricing, making it a preferred choice for customers in the market. The company's dedication to meeting customer preferences is evident in its plans to double organic grape production within the next two years, showcasing its commitment to providing a healthier product for consumers. With a focus on food safety, Four Star Fruit, Inc. utilizes microbiological testing and an ATP detection system to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of its facilities.

As a family-owned business with a rich history in table grape production, Four Star Fruit, Inc. has continuously evolved to meet the changing demands of the market. With a mission to deliver top-notch products while promoting sustainability, the company has expanded its geographic presence to include locations in Mexico, further solidifying its position as a key player in the industry. Moving forward, Four Star Fruit, Inc. remains dedicated to its strategic direction of growth and innovation, aiming to continue its success as a leader in providing quality grapes to customers worldwide.

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Traceability

An increasingly important factor in global supply chains, traceability assesses the manufacturer's capability to track products and materials from origin to delivery. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® explores this through the lens of tiered supplier verification, culminating in end-to-end traceability with real-time monitoring and complete transparency.

Digitized Products

The digital landscape has transformed B2B interactions. This facet assesses the extent to which manufacturers have digitized their product offerings. The spectrum ranges from manufacturers without any online product catalog to those boasting advanced B2B e-commerce platforms, providing clients with order customization, real-time tracking, and an integrated view of the supply chain.

Preferred Materials

This aspect gauges the extent to which manufacturers incorporate sustainable, circular, and regenerative materials in their supply chain. It assesses whether companies merely use standard materials or whether they actively prioritize sustainable and preferred materials in their product range, even going so far as to offer digital verification of material certificates.

Facility Verification and Services

This dimension evaluates the openness and commitment of manufacturers regarding their facility's conditions and services. It covers a spectrum, from providing no facility details at all to showcasing comprehensive third-party audits, ensuring transparency in worker welfare and showcasing a clear commitment to maintaining top-tier facility services.

Readiness to Contract

Before entering a partnership, it's pivotal to understand a manufacturer's business legitimacy. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® checks for the presence and verification of essential documents, ranging from basic business licenses to comprehensive documentation, client testimonials, and even third-party attestations that verify a manufacturer's reliability and readiness to contract.

Four Star Fruit

United States

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How our Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark® Works?

By CommonShare

The Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark is a comprehensive framework designed to evaluate and rate manufacturers based on their commitment to sustainability, digital integration, readiness for contracting, material sourcing, and facility standards. It provides a clear, standardized metric for assessing manufacturers in a B2B environment, helping businesses make informed decisions aligned with their sustainability objectives. The benchmark covers crucial areas like end-to-end traceability, the digital verification of supply tiers, utilization of preferred materials, and verified social audits for facilities. By incorporating both depth and granularity across its criteria, the benchmark not only promotes transparency but also encourages continuous improvement in responsible manufacturing practices.